hey viewer the liver as a powerhouse of an organ it performs a variety of essential tasks ranging from producing proteins cholesterol and bile to storing vitamins minerals and even carbohydrates it also breaks down toxins like alcohol medications and natural byproducts of metabolism keeping your liver in good shape as important for maintaining health in this video we talking 9 best foods that naturally cleanse the liver keep watching till the end to find out all of them 1 blueberries blueberries are one of those super fruits that seem to be good for everything this is especially true when
it comes to your liver blueberries contain antioxidants called anthocyanins that along with imparting the distinctive blue color are able to hold back the growth of cancer cells in the liver multiple animal studies have shown further benefits in rats regular consumption of blueberry extract boosted immune cell response and the level of antioxidant enzymes as well as slowed growth of fibroids lesions and scar tissue in their livers it takes just 3 to 4 weeks of daily blueberry consumption to make a positive and lasting difference to grapefruit grapefruit also contains plenty of powerful antioxidants in this case Narron
Jenin and nur in game these are excellent at reducing inflammation and protecting cells grapefruit may also reduce your risk of hepatic fibrosis in which chronic inflammation causes extra connective tissue to build up in and around the liver gradually choking off its ability to function if you plan on hoisting a few alcoholic beverages this evening have some grapefruit before you drink nur ingen is really good at helping the liver metabolize alcohol and can even counteract some of alcohols damaging effects it might not spare you the hangover entirely but it should shorten the duration 3 coffee and
tea if you ever feel guilty about your coffee habit you can put that aside right now Coffee is a low-calorie beverage with a host of health benefits as long as you keep the sugar and cream to a reasonable level coffee works wonders in the liver in fact studies have proven that coffee only lowers the risk of developing cirrhosis by about 44% it can also partially turn back the tide in people who already suffer from liver disease more than that coffee increases stored antioxidant levels reduces inflammation and lowers your lifetime risk of liver cancer coffee has
a distinctive flavor that not everyone likes if this describes you you'll be happy to know that tea is also very good for your liver the green variety is thought to be best but black tea also has benefits both improve liver enzyme levels and reduces the effects of oxidative stress as well as harmful fatty deposits for avocados avocados are great because they taste decadent while actually being very healthy the good fat in avocados is necessary for our bodies to store energy good fats provide insulation against extreme temperature changes and protect our vital organs they also serve
as messengers by helping proteins to do their jobs eat avocados to get lots of liver friendly glutathione vitamin C vitamin E and vitamin K these nutrients serve an antioxidant role that protects liver cells against damage the vitamins e and k prevent harmful inflammation recent studies have also shown that avocado extract may be helpful in the treatment of viral hepatitis and slowed the progress of general liver damage five leafy green veggies leafy green vegetables can help take some strain off of your liver by using their high chlorophyll content to neutralize metals chemicals and pesticides that make
their way into your body via food in the environment things like arugula spinach and chicory are especially good at increasing bile production and eliminating waste products while we're talking about vegetables beets are excellent for purifying the blood and cruciferous vegetable Kosan all eight to help the liver produce enzymes that are necessary to remove toxins 6 nuts nuts get a bad reputation because they are relatively high in fat and are often prepared with a lot of salt and sugar but the natural fat in nuts is primarily the good unsaturated variety in their raw form nuts can
justifiably be classed as a superfood due to their high protein and antioxidant content and because nuts generally grow within a shell that is cracked and removed before eating the nut meat is shielded from pesticides since the liver is responsible for neutralizing toxins in the bloodstream eating nuts is a good way to protect your liver by minimizing exposure to these environmental poisons 7 beetroot juice beetroot juice as a source of nitrates and antioxidants called betalains which may benefit heart health and reduce oxidative damage and inflammation it's reasonable to assume that eating beets themselves would have similar
health effects however most studies use beetroot juice you can juice beets yourself or buy beetroot juice from the store or online several rat studies have shown that beetroot juice reduces oxidative damage and inflammation in the liver as well as increases natural detoxification enzymes while animal studies look promising similar studies have not been done in humans other beneficial health effects of beetroot juice have been observed in animal studies and replicated in human studies however more studies are needed to confirm the benefits of beetroot juice on liver health in humans 8 grapes grapes especially red and purple
grapes contain a variety of beneficial plant compounds the most famous one is resveratrol which has a number of health benefits many animal studies have shown that grapes and grape juice can benefit the liver studies have found that they can have various benefits including lowering inflammation preventing damage and increasing antioxidant levels a small study in humans with NAFA load that supplementing with grape seed extract for three months improved liver function however since grape seed extract is a concentrated form you might not see the same effects from consuming whole grapes more studies are needed before taking grapeseed
extract for the liver can be recommended 9 turmeric and garlic while not exactly stand-alone foods turmeric and garlic are two seasonings that do great things for the liver turmeric contains curcumin which is a strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compound it supports the function of your bile duct boosting bile flow and thereby cleansing the liver curcumin also helps the liver detox metals and prevents alcohol and other toxins from converting into dangerous compounds however note that turmeric is not recommended for people with gall stones gall bladder disease or diabetes garlic contains selenium as an antioxidant and the b6
is a potent anti-inflammatory garlic also features arginine an amino acid that relaxes blood vessels this action can lower blood pressure within the liver and finally garlic helps the liver activate enzymes that are used to flush out toxins if you enjoyed this video hit like share and subscribe health tutor
